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Home My WebLink About03/09/2006 CRC minutes MINUTES COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION Community Center, Village Hall Thursday, March 9, 2006 [IDw~~u The Community Relations Commission (CRC) of the Village of Mount Prospect met Thursday, March 9, 2006, at the Mount Prospect Village Hall located at 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:59 p.m. by Chairman Tolbert. ROLL CALL Present Chairman Tolbert Commissioner Fuller Commissioner Parikh Absent Commissioner Hernandez Commissioner Muench Also in attendance: Richard Eddington, Chief of Police APPROVAL OF MINUTES A request was made to correct the minutes to reflect an April 30th date for the preferred date for the concert at the Library. With that correction made, a motion was made by Commissioner Parikh and seconded by Commissioner Fuller. The minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS Update on "Make A Difference Day" The Chairman advised that the library has agreed to host a concert. Further, that the open dates for the library were April 30th, May ih and May 14th. April 30th was selected as a primary choice because it is before schools dismiss for the summer. The Chairman said he would contact Commissioner Hernandez to see if that date was acceptable to the orchestra leader. A motion was made by Commissioner Parikh for a concert date of April 30, 2006, at 2:00 p.m., with an alternate date of May 7th. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Fuller and unanimously approved by voice vote. Commissioner Parikh requested that the notification to the Lion's Club members and Baird and Warner be undertaken. The Commissioner advised that Bill Gill is the new Manager at Baird and Warner and Karen Dwyer will be the coordinator for "Make A Difference Day" for the Baird and Warner office. It was suggested that a letter signed by the Mayor be sent to the Lion's Club and Baird and Warner. The Chairman will contact the Mayor to determine how to go about executing the letter and inviting other public officials. A discussion ensued regarding press coverage, use of the library sign, use of the Village sign, the Village newsletter and cable TV. A discussion of the program for the concert was under taken and a suggestion that the Mayor open the concert. Further, that there is a Dailv Herald reporter who specializes in music and jazz and he could be contacted to cover the event. A discussion of refreshments to be served Page 1 of2 .--c.:,..,.,""-7."..,.-;',,.,."''''-"'''"'7'.....,,.~~C"7'.,~::::::::-,=,..-,.;.'''''''''',.,. ".~=.""~-=~.~""=,,="""""";;:.""'"".~_c.__."'.'c,'."~;._____~~~,~~._~~_~~~__~___,_______~"~.....-_,_,_____~~'".__~____~____."._~_.____ at the concert was undertaken. Chief Eddington advised that he will review the crime prevention budget to determine if there is sufficient funding for cookies and punch for this event. It was also suggested that one or more of the children who are instrument recipients would be allowed to speak. It was decided to leave this decision to the orchestra leader and Commissioner Hernandez. Follow-up discussion on Forum on Racism & Ethnic Diversity 2003 It was the consensus of the group to table this until all commissioners were present. A short discussion of the Niagara Foundation and the concept of the Muslim fruit baskets ensued. International Education Week This year International Education Week will be November 14th through the 18th. Several handouts were provided by Commissioner Fuller. Commissioner Parikh suggested their proclamation be prepared for the Village Board. Further, that a calendar of proclamations be developed so as to recognize upcoming events. There was also a short discussion of a proclamation for past commission members. The Chairman advised he will discuss that concept with the Mayor. NEW BUSINESS The Chairman provided a "Gold Card" SprinQ Newsletter, which is a product of District 214. He requested that it be distributed with the minutes and pointed out the Japanese Festival that will be held at the Forest View Center. Fourth of July The concept of diversifying Fourth of July events was undertaken. Those suggestions included additional ethnic restaurants, yoga or martial arts demonstrations, and a mariachi band. The Chairman requested the discussion of Fourth of July events be added to the agenda for the next meeting. CORRESPONDENCE The Chairman advised that there was no further correspondence. Adjournment was called for at 7:45 p.m. A motion by Commissioner Fuller and seconded by Commissioner Parikh. The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote. Respectfully submitted, fYdo~ Chief of Police Page 2 of2 .,....._~.,..~___.._,_.,';_.,_.,_~,._<,.,~'_'^_',.-..,~.e,',."'"",-=="'__',,;,,,-'"'''''''~'-C''''''''_<''''''''''~'"''_~'_''~~''N'''''_F'<'''-""""~~""'''''''-'=~''''"='''"''''''''''''''''''"'''"'"'''''V7"",'_T'''''''''"'~-'~''''=""""""'".,.....,...,.,,~~---_.'M..="_~=..r.-~~_^,...._".._~_..~.~y~..__,~..~__._~.~_..~_",____.__~